Matt Martell

Joined: Sep 25, 2019

Working at SI Was a Dream Fulfilled

Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters

What MLB’s Top-10 Catcher Rankings Reveals About the Position

Using Gradual Peak to Evaluate Hall of Fame Candidates

MLB

In this SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we use gradual peak, a new metric to consider the Hall of Fame cases for players.

Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As the Pirates Continue Their Intriguing Offseason

MLB

In the 118th edition of the SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we finally focus on the abysmal team in Pittsburgh. Plus, the Twins, Carlos Correa, Brandon Belt and more.

Carlos Correa's Return Makes the Twins Playoff Contenders. Now They Must Add More

MLB

Minnesota won back its star shortstop from the Giants and Mets in the end, but it has work to do in its lineup before it can count on making the postseason.

A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB

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In this week’s SI Five-Tool Newsletter, we break down two impactful signings that you might’ve missed. Plus, the Red Sox extend Rafael Devers.

Let’s Remember Some Things We’ll Forget From MLB in 2022

MLB

In the last Five-Tool Newsletter of the year, let’s look back on the Angels’ hot start, comical intentional walks and other MLB stories we vaguely remember.

Jimmy Rollins Has a Long Way to Go Before He Gets His Hall of Fame Due

MLB

Few players in MLB history combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.

Giants Strike Out on Star Signings

MLB

In today’s Five-Tool Newsletter, we examine the state of the Giants (and one of their fans) and celebrate an all-time great base stealer.

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson Signing Pries Open a New Contention Window

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Adding Dansby Swanson is a statement of intent as to how Chicago can find success in the near future, if not in 2023.

The Yankees Still Need More After Signing Carlos Rodón

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Willson Contreras Pushes Cardinals Closer to World Series Contention

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MLB Passes Protective Netting Requirements at Minor League Ballparks

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Three Things to Watch for at the Winter Meetings

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